A tour of the amazing speedway track in Sitges, abandoned since the 30’s, with steep banks originally for Grand Prix Racing

Sunday, 25 March 2012, 11:00
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The “Autòdrom de Terramar” is a racetrack inaugurated on October 28th, 1923, and it is the only early 20th Century car-racing track that still survives in its entirety. It was part of the garden-city designed by architect Francesc Armengol in Sitges between 1920 and 1930. Amongst other races that were held on this track, is the “First International Spanish Grand Prix”.

L’ Autrodrom De Terramar : Sitges Terramar : An official Sitges local landmark

A stunning concrete racetrack from the 20’s with sweeping corners stretching upto 100 meters from their base into the sky. In great condition considering its around 90 years age, since being built in 1923

The late 20’s was a difficult financial period for the world and, reportably, as Edgard de Morawitz did not support Franco usage could reportably caused serious reprisals.

HISTORY

1925: Some races by Catalunyan Automobile Club and the Penya Rhin1929: Sold to Edgard de Morawitz (after previous owners bankrupsy)1932: Spanish motorcycling championship1950s: Handful of motor races (le Volta a Catalunya)1955: Last race on May 29th2009: Cleanup of track (used as a chicken farm)2012: Current owner – Marcel RicartFuture: Some plans to creation of “L’Autodrom Resort by Salvador Mora i Lluma, a relative of the owners

Features:

Tire treads marks in cement, no-doubt from Dunlop, Michelin and Firestone (so keen, before it dried!)

Sheds used by racers, enc Bugatti and Hispano-Suiza)

17th Century Building, used as the clubhouse and now home to Marcel Ricart (when not in Barcelona)

15th Century Defensive Watch-tower with drawbridge

Big ‘Grandstand’

The infield (central area) Airfield has been replaced by a Chicken Farm

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